Starting a new school year is always a little scary, but it is much harder when your favorite person is not there to share it with you. Amber Brown is heading into the fourth grade, and she feels completely unprepared. She has all her new school supplies, fresh clothes, and a nice pair of shoes, but the most important thing is missing. Her best friend Justin Daniels has moved away, leaving Amber feeling entirely alone in her new classroom. She knows that nobody could ever truly replace Justin, but she also knows she cannot survive the entire school year without a friend by her side. When she notices a new girl named Brandi, Amber wonders if they might be a good match. But making new friends takes courage, and Amber has to figure out if Brandi actually wants to choose her back. This touching and funny story explores the reality of dealing with divorce, navigating a new grade, and taking the brave step to reach out and make a new connection.